This is a very important buddhist religious festival. It´s the beginning of a special time and every activity before, during, and after it has a very deep spiritual meening. At the same time it´s a good opportunity for tourism in Ubon and some other places (Ubon is the most important place in which this festival is held). You can find all the typical activities of a festival: selling of food, contests, promotions, art, and an exposition of Thai culture. The most important contest is the best Candle, in this case it´s a decorated carriage con a sculpture make of wax that represents a part of Buddha´s history or teachings.
We want to share with you these pictures of a beautiful event that we could be part of.

Cada parte del carroza es cuidadosamente diseñada y ensamblada. Cuadraditos con un diseño especial hechos en cera amarilla pegados con calor en una estructura de cera roja.
Every part of the carriage is specially designed and presented. These are small squares con a special design made of wax "glued" on the red wax structure with heat.

...And some others can´t stop... "Naty: Do we really have to go?" "Andy: Yes, they are closing". "Naty: Can I take some home to finish more?" "Andy: NO, because you will not sleep". "Naty: Can we come back tomorrow?". "Andy: NO, TOMORROW IS THE FESTIVAL!!!".

There was an art exposition of wax sculptures. We had the pleasure of finding an Argentinian there. Fabian Rucco is a genious, not only for the sculpture that he made (it was the one with better meaning and elaboration), but also because he took some things for our families back to Argentina.

Looks like another of the contest was "who gets more pictures with FARANG (foreigners)". In those days we could walk only a few steps before someone stoped us to take a picture.. Very interesting, we felt like celebrities.... hahaha!